Alleged Benicia rape leads to homicide suspect arrest

BENICIA &GT;&GT; A murder suspect wanted in Georgia was arrested Monday after an alleged rape in Benicia.

Mou Moua, 39, a transient out of Stockton, was wanted in a July kidnapping and homicide of a 66-year-old Georgia man, according to news reports. The warrant is held by Jackson County, Ga.

Moua was arrested after Benicia police responded at about 4:05 a.m. to the 300 block of Columbia Circle after a woman reported that she was allegedly raped by Moua, an "acquaintance" who she allowed to stay in her home, Benicia police said.

He was allowed to sleep in the front area of her home. However, at about 3 a.m., the 47-year-old victim allegedly woke up to Moua on top of her, threatening her with a knife and sexually assaulting her. Police say she was also held against her will in the bedroom, while Moua allegedly stole her car and fled the area, police said.

Moua was not located after an extensive search in the area, and descriptions of him and his vehicle were sent to surrounding area low enforcement agencies.

The victim was treated at an area hospital for the assault, police said.

During the investigation, detectives learned that Moua was in Stockton and alerted local police. He and the victim's vehicle were located at a shopping mall, and he was taken into custody without further incident, police said.

He was transported into Solano County and booked into the county jail.